A new approach to evaluate the stopping power of clinical beams for proton therapy optimization
(Source: Physica Medica: European Journal of Medical Physics)
Source: Physica Medica: European Journal of Medical Physics - November 1, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: V. Ferrero, M. Aglietta, P. Cerello, E. Fiorina, M. Rafecas, A. Vignati, J. Werner, F. Pennazio Tags: ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Source Type: research

Advancing knowledge-based intensity modulated proton planning for adaptive treatment of high-risk prostate cancer
To assess the performance of a knowledge-based planning (KBP) model for generating intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT) treatment plans as part of an adaptive radiotherapy (ART) strategy for patients with high-risk prostate cancer. A knowledge-based planning (KBP) model for proton adaptive treatment plan generation was developed based on thirty patient treatment plans utilizing RapidPlanTM PT (Varian Medical Systems, Palo Alto, CA). The model was subsequently validated using an additional eleven patient cases. (Source: Medical Dosimetry)
Source: Medical Dosimetry - October 31, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Casey L. Johnson, Shaakir Hasan, Sheng Huang, Haibo Lin, Daniel Gorovets, Andy Shim, Thomas Apgar, Francis Yu, Pingfang Tsai Source Type: research

Treatment planning comparison for head and neck cancer between photon, proton, and combined proton-photon therapy – from a fixed beam line to an arc
Head and neck cancers (HNC) are a major indication for radiotherapy (RT), with state-of-the-art treatment usually involving photon-based irradiation techniques such as IMRT/VMAT or tomotherapy [1-4]. Such treatments are widely available in RT clinics, relatively cheap and are considered to be relatively insensitive to the anatomical changes of a patient that are common during RT in the head and neck region [5-7]. Nevertheless, many cases remain challenging for photon RT [8,9]. As such, alternative techniques such as pencil beam scanning (PBS) proton therapy (PT) [10,11] are increasingly being used for HNCs [12-16], as they...
Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology - October 30, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Florian Amstutz, Reinhardt Krcek, Barbara Bachtiary, Damien C. Weber, Antony J. Lomax, Jan Unkelbach, Ye Zhang Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Treatment planning comparison for head and neck cancer between photon, proton, and combined proton –photon therapy – From a fixed beam line to an arc
Head and neck cancers (HNC) are a major indication for radiotherapy (RT), with state-of-the-art treatment usually involving photon-based irradiation techniques such as IMRT/VMAT or tomotherapy [1 –4]. Such treatments are widely available in RT clinics, relatively cheap and are considered to be relatively insensitive to the anatomical changes of a patient that are common during RT in the head and neck region [5–7]. Nevertheless, many cases remain challenging for photon RT [8,9]. As such, alternative techniques such as pencil beam scanning (PBS) proton therapy (PT) [10,11] are increasingly being used for HNCs [12–16], ...
Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology - October 30, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Florian Amstutz, Reinhardt Krcek, Barbara Bachtiary, Damien C. Weber, Antony J. Lomax, Jan Unkelbach, Ye Zhang Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Proton Therapy for Advanced Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma
CONCLUSIONS: PRT is an effective treatment option for advanced JNA with minimal acute morbidity and the potential for reduced radiation-induced long-term complications.PMID:37894389 | DOI:10.3390/cancers15205022 (Source: Cancer Control)
Source: Cancer Control - October 28, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Line Hoeltgen Thomas Tessonnier Eva Meixner Philipp Hoegen Ji-Young Kim Maximilian Deng Katharina Seidensaal Thomas Held Klaus Herfarth Juergen Debus Semi Harrabi Source Type: research

Comparing the Oncologic Outcomes of Proton Therapy and Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
To compare the oncologic outcomes between proton therapy and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) patients undergoing curative radiotherapy (RT). (Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology)
Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology - October 28, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Chia-Lun Chang, Kuan-Chou Lin, Wan-Ming Chen, Ben-Chang Shia, Szu-Yuan Wu Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Cancers, Vol. 15, Pages 5161: Interplay Effect of Splenic Motion for Total Lymphoid Irradiation in Pediatric Proton Therapy
Conclusions: 4D plan evaluation and robust optimization may overcome problems associated with respiratory motion in proton TLI treatments. Patient-specific respiratory motion evaluations are essential to confirming adequate dosimetric coverage when proton therapy is utilized. (Source: Cancers)
Source: Cancers - October 26, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Ozgur Ates Jinsoo Uh Fakhriddin Pirlepesov Chia-ho Hua Brandon Triplett Amr Qudeimat Akshay Sharma Thomas E. Merchant John T. Lucas Tags: Article Source Type: research

Considerations for study design in the DAHANCA 35 trial of protons versus photons for head and neck cancer
We present our considerations on the trial design and a test of the selection procedure conducted before initiating the randomised study.PMID:37871751 | DOI:10.1016/j.radonc.2023.109958 (Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology)
Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - October 23, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: J Friborg K Jensen J G Eriksen E Sams øe C Maare M Farhadi P Sibolt M Nielsen M Andersen A I S Holm P Skyt B Smulders J Johansen J Overgaard C Grau C R Hansen Source Type: research

Letter regarding "Consensus guide on CT-based prediction of stopping-power ratio using a Hounsfield look-up table for proton therapy"
Radiother Oncol. 2023 Oct 21:109962. doi: 10.1016/j.radonc.2023.109962. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:37871750 | DOI:10.1016/j.radonc.2023.109962 (Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology)
Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - October 23, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Gavin Poludniowski Jens Zimmerman Source Type: research

Response to "Letter regarding Consensus guide on CT-based prediction of stopping-power ratio using a Hounsfield look-up table for proton therapy"
Radiother Oncol. 2023 Oct 21:109961. doi: 10.1016/j.radonc.2023.109961. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:37871749 | DOI:10.1016/j.radonc.2023.109961 (Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology)
Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - October 23, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Nils Peters Vicki Trier Taasti Benjamin Ackermann Alessandra Bolsi Christina Vallhagen Dahlgren Malte Ellerbrock Francesco Fracchiolla Carles Gom à Joanna G óra Patricia Cambraia Lopes Ilaria Rinaldi Koen Salvo Ivanka Sojat Tarp Alessandro Vai Thomas Bo Source Type: research

Considerations for study design in the DAHANCA 35 trial of protons versus photons for head and neck cancer
We present our considerations on the trial design and a test of the selection procedure conducted before initiating the randomised study.PMID:37871751 | DOI:10.1016/j.radonc.2023.109958 (Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology)
Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - October 23, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: J Friborg K Jensen J G Eriksen E Sams øe C Maare M Farhadi P Sibolt M Nielsen M Andersen A I S Holm P Skyt B Smulders J Johansen J Overgaard C Grau C R Hansen Source Type: research

Letter regarding "Consensus guide on CT-based prediction of stopping-power ratio using a Hounsfield look-up table for proton therapy"
Radiother Oncol. 2023 Oct 21:109962. doi: 10.1016/j.radonc.2023.109962. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:37871750 | DOI:10.1016/j.radonc.2023.109962 (Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology)
Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - October 23, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Gavin Poludniowski Jens Zimmerman Source Type: research

Response to "Letter regarding Consensus guide on CT-based prediction of stopping-power ratio using a Hounsfield look-up table for proton therapy"
Radiother Oncol. 2023 Oct 21:109961. doi: 10.1016/j.radonc.2023.109961. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:37871749 | DOI:10.1016/j.radonc.2023.109961 (Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology)
Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - October 23, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Nils Peters Vicki Trier Taasti Benjamin Ackermann Alessandra Bolsi Christina Vallhagen Dahlgren Malte Ellerbrock Francesco Fracchiolla Carles Gom à Joanna G óra Patricia Cambraia Lopes Ilaria Rinaldi Koen Salvo Ivanka Sojat Tarp Alessandro Vai Thomas Bo Source Type: research

Response to "Letter regarding Consensus guide on CT-based prediction of stopping-power ratio using a Hounsfield look-up table for proton therapy"
Radiother Oncol. 2023 Oct 21:109961. doi: 10.1016/j.radonc.2023.109961. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:37871749 | DOI:10.1016/j.radonc.2023.109961 (Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology)
Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - October 23, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Nils Peters Vicki Trier Taasti Benjamin Ackermann Alessandra Bolsi Christina Vallhagen Dahlgren Malte Ellerbrock Francesco Fracchiolla Carles Gom à Joanna G óra Patricia Cambraia Lopes Ilaria Rinaldi Koen Salvo Ivanka Sojat Tarp Alessandro Vai Thomas Bo Source Type: research

Considerations for study design in the DAHANCA 35 trial of protons versus photons for head and neck cancer
We present our considerations on the trial design and a test of the selection procedure conducted before initiating the randomised study.PMID:37871751 | DOI:10.1016/j.radonc.2023.109958 (Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology)
Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - October 23, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: J Friborg K Jensen J G Eriksen E Sams øe C Maare M Farhadi P Sibolt M Nielsen M Andersen A I S Holm P Skyt B Smulders J Johansen J Overgaard C Grau C R Hansen Source Type: research